Definitions:

1. Refers to an ethnic group primarily residing in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in northwestern China. NOUN
   • The Uighur economy is based on agriculture, livestock, and trade.
2. Turkic ethnic group in Western China, who have their own language, known as the Uighur language, and they traditionally practice a moderate form of Sunni Islam. NOUN
   • The Uighur language is an important aspect of Uighur identity and is used in everyday communication, education, and media in Xinjiang.

Synonyms:

• uyghur